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Baron- Standardbred gelding

Baron is a 16-year old, 15 hh Standardbred gelding who comes to us through a new partnership with Futures for Standardbreds.  We are thrilled to begin working with this wonderful organization, which is also located right here in Maine. Baron is a true war horse, who raced until the age of 14 and was fortunate to have had the past two years turned out before joining FFS. He is with us to be started under saddle and to learn the basics of being a riding horse.

Thus far, Baron has proven to be a sweet, more introverted personality who appreciates a quiet, steady approach to training. He stands quietly for grooming, bathing and the farrier, and self loads in the trailer. Baron has done well in turnout with various geldings, and tends to get along well with everyone. He is a quick learner who now has a solid foundation of groundwork, roundpen work and lunging. We’ve taken our time saddling and sitting on him as initially he could be defensive about being touched. In helping him to realize that touch can be a good thing, Baron has become more relaxed and happier to have us around. He accepted the saddle with ease, and is progressing well with his under saddle training. Baron is currently being ridden at the walk and trot in the arena, and has just started gaining confidence out on the trails.

We’re really excited to continue working with this handsome boy, and we look forward to seeing what he enjoys most as a riding horse. Keep checking back for updates on Baron!

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What’s New at Horses with Hope?

  • The Golden Years
  • Reading in Between the Lines of Equine Behavior
  • Horse Personalities Part II
  • In Celebration of Adopters
  • Horse Personalties
  • Winter… Are you ready for it?
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  • Removing the “Negativity” Towards Negative Reinforcement
  • Introducing Baran
  • Progress with Bentley

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